Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Manchester City Disappointed by Premier League Verdict
Manchester City, a big soccer team, was found guilty by the Premier League of breaking financial rules over nine seasons.
The team says they are disappointed and surprised because they think they are innocent.
They have a lot of evidence to support their side and will keep fighting the decision through legal ways.
The team also said they followed all the rules and expected the Premier League to be fair.
They can't say much more right now because the legal process is still going on.
Manchester City was found guilty of financial rule breaches by the Premier League Commission.
The breaches cover nine seasons from 2009/10 to 2017/18.
City maintains innocence and has a comprehensive body of evidence to support their position.
The club will pursue appeal avenues, believing the commission's opinion contains clear material errors.
City is limited in what it can say publicly while the proceedings are ongoing.
- Who
- Manchester City Football Club
- What
- Premier League Commission found City guilty of financial rule breaches
- When
- The decision covers nine seasons from 2009/10 to 2017/18
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- The club believes the commission's opinion contains clear material errors
- Club
- Manchester City
- Accusations
- Financial rule breaches
- Seasons Involved
- 2009/10 to 2017/18
- Club's Response
- Disappointed and surprised, maintains innocence
- Next Steps
- Pursuing appeal avenues